Lepidochrysops budama

(Lepidochrysops budama)

Description

Lepidochrysops budama is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in south-eastern and north-western Uganda. The habitat consists of areas with short grass and lamiates on the rocky slopes of hills and ridges. The length of the forewings is 16–19 mm. Adults feed from the flowers of lamiates.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lycaenidae
Genus:Lepidochrysops
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